Security situation in Pakistan's Sindh highlights persistent crisis: Report

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:14 PM

Islamabad, May 18 (IANS) Security situation in Pakistan's Sindh continues to showcase a layered and persistent crisis as province continues to report attacks from Islamist militant groups, sectarian outfits, Baloch and Sindhi separatist formations and criminal ecosystem, especially in Karachi, a report has stated.

Pakistan's actions against Afghan refugees showcase structural shift in migration governance: Report

IANS | May 18, 2026 8:39 PM

Islamabad, May 18 (IANS) Pakistan's latest wave of arrests targeting Afghan refugees demonstrates structural shift in the country's migration governance. Pakistan has hosted Afghan refugees for over 40 years. However, the current raids conducted by the authorities, arrests and forced removals of Afghans showcase one of the most aggressive enforcement phases in recent years, a report has stated.

PM Modi suggests setting up of start-up innovation hub, green innovation hackathon between India and Norway

IANS | May 18, 2026 8:30 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store on Monday reviewed the full spectrum of India-Norway relations, covering trade and investments, follow-up on the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), climate action and energy transition, blue economy and ocean governance, research and higher education, Arctic and polar cooperation, space, and talent mobility.

PM Modi conferred with 32nd global honour — Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Norway's top honour, Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, by King Harald V in Oslo on Monday. This marks the 32nd global honour conferred upon PM Modi and the second during his ongoing five-nation tour. On Sunday, Sweden had conferred its highest civilian honour, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross, upon PM Modi, marking his 31st international honour.